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Matthew 2

1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Now when G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • was born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Bethlehem G965 (Βηθλεέμ) — Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
  • of Judaea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Judaea G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • the days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • of Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • there came G3854 (παραγίνομαι) — to become near, i.e. approach (have arrived); by implication, to appear publicly
  • wise men G3097 (μάγος) — a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the east G395 (ἀνατολή) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine

2 Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that is born G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
  • King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • of the Jews G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • star G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • star G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the east G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the east G395 (ἀνατολή) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • are come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to worship G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

3 And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • had heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • he was troubled G5015 (ταράσσω) — to stir or agitate (roil water)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • Jerusalem G2414 (Ἱεροσόλυμα) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

4 And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ should be born.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And when G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he had gathered G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the chief priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the chief priests G749 (ἀρχιερεύς) — the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • of the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • together G4863 (συνάγω) — to lead together, i.e. collect or convene; specially, to entertain (hospitably)
  • he demanded G4441 (πυνθάνομαι) — to question, i.e. ascertain by inquiry (as a matter of information merely; and thus differing from , which properly means a request as a favor; and from , whi…
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • where G4226 (ποῦ) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • should be born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate

5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written through the prophet,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Bethlehem G965 (Βηθλεέμ) — Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
  • of Judaea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Judaea G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • thus G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

6 And thou Bethlehem, land of Judah, Art in no wise least among the princes of Judah: For out of thee shall come forth a governor, Who shall be shepherd of my people Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Bethlehem G965 (Βηθλεέμ) — Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
  • the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • of Judah G2448 (Ἰουδά) — Judah (i.e. Jehudah or Juttah), a part of (or place in) Palestine
  • art G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3760 (οὐδαμῶς) — by no means
  • the least G1646 (ἐλάχιστος) — used as equivalent to ; least (in size, amount, dignity, etc.)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the princes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the princes G2232 (ἡγεμών) — a leader, i.e. chief person (or figuratively, place) of a province
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • shall come G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • a Governor G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
  • that G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • shall rule G4165 (ποιμαίνω) — to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

7 Then Herod privily called the Wise-men, and learned of them exactly what time the star appeared.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • when he had G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • privily G2977 (λάθρα) — privately
  • called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the wise men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wise men G3097 (μάγος) — a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
  • enquired G198 (ἀκριβόω) — to be exact, i.e. ascertain
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • diligently G198 (ἀκριβόω) — to be exact, i.e. ascertain
  • what time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • what time G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
  • the star G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • appeared G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)

8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search out exactly concerning the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word, that I also may come and worship him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Bethlehem G965 (Βηθλεέμ) — Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
  • and said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and search G1833 (ἐξετάζω) — to test thoroughly (by questions), i.e. ascertain or interrogate
  • diligently G199 (ἀκριβῶς) — exactly
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G1875 (ἐπάν) — a particle of indefinite contemporaneousness; whenever, as soon as
  • ye have found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • bring G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • word again G518 (ἀπαγγέλλω) — to announce
  • that G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
  • may come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and worship G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me

9 And they, having heard the king, went their way; and lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 25:12 · Proverbs 2:1 · Proverbs 8:17 · Matthew 2:2 · 2 Peter 1:19
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they had heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the king G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the king G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • they departed G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • lo G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the star G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the star G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the east G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the east G395 (ἀνατολή) — a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively); by implication, the east (also in plural)
  • went before G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [particle previous])
  • them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • till G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • it came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • over G1883 (ἐπάνω) — up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
  • where G3757 (οὗ) — at which place, i.e. where
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

10 And when they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the star G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the star G792 (ἀστήρ) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively
  • they rejoiced G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
  • with exceeding G4970 (σφόδρα) — of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight

11 And they came into the house and saw the young child with Mary his mother; and they fell down and worshipped him; and opening their treasures they offered unto him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when they were come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • they saw G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • Mary G3137 (Μαρία) — Maria or Mariam (i.e. Mirjam), the name of six Christian females
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • fell down G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • and worshipped G4352 (προσκυνέω) — to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and when G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they had opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • treasures G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • treasures G2344 (θησαυρός) — a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or figuratively)
  • they presented G4374 (προσφέρω) — to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat
  • unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • gifts G1435 (δῶρον) — a present; specially, a sacrifice
  • gold G5557 (χρυσός) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
  • frankincense G3030 (λίβανος) — the incense-tree, i.e. (by implication) incense itself
  • myrrh G4666 (σμύρνα) — myrrh

12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • being warned of God G5537 (χρηματίζω) — to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of ), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of ) to constitute a firm for business…
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a dream G3677 (ὄναρ) — a dream
  • that they should G344 (ἀνακάμπτω) — to turn back
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • return G344 (ἀνακάμπτω) — to turn back
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • they departed G402 (ἀναχωρέω) — to retire
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • their own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • country G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • country G5561 (χώρα) — room, i.e. a space of territory (more or less extensive; often including its inhabitants)
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

13 Now when they were departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I tell thee: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And when G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • were departed G402 (ἀναχωρέω) — to retire
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • the angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • appeareth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • to Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a dream G3677 (ὄναρ) — a dream
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Arise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • and take G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • flee G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Egypt G125 (Αἴγυπτος) — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile
  • be thou G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • I bring G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • word G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • will G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • to destroy G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

14 And he arose and took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 1:24 · Matthew 2:20 · Acts 26:21
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he arose G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • he took G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • by night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
  • departed G402 (ἀναχωρέω) — to retire
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Egypt G125 (Αἴγυπτος) — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile

15 and was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt did I call my son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • the death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the death G5054 (τελευτή) — decease
  • of Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • it might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • which was spoken G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • Egypt G125 (Αἴγυπτος) — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile
  • have I called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the Wise-men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the male children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the borders thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly learned of the Wise-men.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • when he saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he was mocked G1702 (ἐμπαίζω) — to jeer at, i.e. deride
  • of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • the wise men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wise men G3097 (μάγος) — a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
  • was G2373 (θυμόω) — to put in a passion, i.e. enrage
  • exceeding G3029 (λίαν) — much (adverbially)
  • wroth G2373 (θυμόω) — to put in a passion, i.e. enrage
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • sent forth G649 (ἀποστέλλω) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or figuratively
  • and slew G337 (ἀναιρέω) — to take up, i.e. adopt; by implication, to take away (violently), i.e. abolish, murder
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children G3816 (παῖς) — a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; a…
  • that were G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Bethlehem G965 (Βηθλεέμ) — Bethleem (i.e. Beth-lechem), a place in Palestine
  • the coasts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the coasts G3725 (ὅριον) — a boundary-line, i.e. (by implication) a frontier (region)
  • thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • two years old G1332 (διετής) — of two years (in age)
  • under G2736 (κάτω) — downwards
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the time G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he had diligently enquired G198 (ἀκριβόω) — to be exact, i.e. ascertain
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…

17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 2:15
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • was fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • that which was spoken G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • by G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
  • Jeremiah G2408 (Ἱερεμίας) — Hieremias (i.e. Jermijah), an Israelite
  • the prophet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophet G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…

18 A voice was heard in Ramah, Weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; And she would not be comforted, because they are not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Ramah G4471 (Ῥαμᾶ) — Rama (i.e. Ramah), a place in Palestine
  • was there G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • a voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for any purpose), saying or language
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • lamentation G2355 (θρῆνος) — wailing
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • weeping G2805 (κλαυθμός) — lamentation
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • mourning G3602 (ὀδυρμός) — moaning, i.e. lamentation
  • Rachel G4478 (Ῥαχήλ) — Rachel, the wife of Jacob
  • weeping G2799 (κλαίω) — to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
  • her G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • be comforted G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

19 But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But when G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Herod G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • was dead G5053 (τελευτάω) — to finish life (by implication, of ), i.e. expire (demise)
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • appeareth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a dream G3677 (ὄναρ) — a dream
  • to Joseph G2501 (Ἰωσήφ) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Egypt G125 (Αἴγυπτος) — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile

20 Arise and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead that sought the young child’s life.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Arise G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • and take G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • they are dead G2348 (θνήσκω) — to die (literally or figuratively)
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sought G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • the young child’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child’s G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…

21 And he arose and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Genesis 6:22 · Hebrews 11:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he arose G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
  • and took G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • the young child G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the young child G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively, immediate or remote)
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • of Israel G2474 (Ἰσραήλ) — Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively)

22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither; and being warned of God in a dream, he withdrew into the parts of Galilee,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when he heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Archelaus G745 (Ἀρχέλαος) — people-ruling; Archelaus, a Jewish king
  • did reign G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • Judaea G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Judaea G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • in the room of G473 (ἀντί) — opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in addition to)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • Herod G2264 (Ἡρώδης) — heroic; Herod, the name of four Jewish kings
  • he was afraid G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • to go G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • thither G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
  • notwithstanding G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • being warned of God G5537 (χρηματίζω) — to utter an oracle (compare the original sense of ), i.e. divinely intimate; by implication, (compare the secular sense of ) to constitute a firm for business…
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • a dream G3677 (ὄναρ) — a dream
  • he turned aside G402 (ἀναχωρέω) — to retire
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the parts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the parts G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
  • of Galilee G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Galilee G1056 (Γαλιλαία) — Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine

23 and came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophets, that he should be called a Nazarene.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and dwelt G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • called G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Nazareth G3478 (Ναζαρέθ) — Nazareth or Nazaret, a place in Palestine
  • that G3704 (ὅπως) — what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
  • it might be fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • was spoken G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • He shall be called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • a Nazarene G3480 (Ναζωραῖος) — a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian